Media Statement | 10 February 2026
Hon Steve Martin MLC
Shadow Minister for Transport; Ports; Communities
The State Opposition is calling for the Cook Government to release the results of the
investigation, and explain what actions were taken, in response to October’s wrong-way
collision at the Mitchell Freeway / Romeo Road off-ramp.
Tragically another wrong-way collision incident occurred on Sunday on the same stretch of
the freeway resulting in the deaths of two people.
“This is a tragedy on our roads with two people killed and our condolences go to the family
and friends of those impacted,” Shadow Transport Minister Steve Martin said.
“When a similar wrong-way crash occurred in the area in October, Police Minister Reece
Whitby said that police and Main Roads are aware of the issue and will be doing their own
investigation and that “If there were any lessons that are to be learned, they’ll follow those up.
“So, we’re calling on the State Government to outline what lessons were learned and explain
what was done to address the identified problem ahead of this latest collision.
“The public deserve to know whether this latest incident could have been avoided.”
According to media reports, the Major Crash Squad is investigating whether the vehicle
driving south in the northbound lanes of the freeway entered the wrong side of the freeway via
the Romeo Rd off-ramp on Sunday, causing the collision.
In October 2025, 60-year-old Johnny Gray died in a head-on crash after driving the wrong way
down the Mitchell Freeway off-ramp at Romeo Road.
“Despite a statement from Main Roads saying that additional pavement markings and larger
signs were installed in December 2025, it appears that the Mitchell Freeway/Romeo Road off
ramp continues to represent a confusion risk for some drivers seeking to turn southbound to
Perth,” Mr Martin said.
Media contact: Hon Steve Martin MLC 0428 886 062
